Rumex ruwenzoriensis
Also known as: Rumex afromontanus T.C.E.Fr.
- Rumex afromontanus T.C.E.Fr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Polygonaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Rumex ruwenzoriensis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Polygonaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Rumex, which contains over 250 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre